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Jeanne
Member
07-15-2005
| Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 5:58 pm
I agree he is being very crass and intimidating, indeed. But, I do see it as strategy -- i.e. being bullish, crass, aggressive, etc. How far will it get him? Probably not far unless someone wants to take him to the end to insure their own win.
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Cricket
Member
08-05-2002
| Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 5:59 pm
I guess Dick saying he wouldn't mind if Jen choked on the slop and died on the kitchen floor is gameplay as well then? After all, it would be one less contestant in the game. Easier for him to win. Gameplay.
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WoodpeckeŽ
Member
07-16-2002
| Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 6:00 pm
So Dick is playing upon "their weaknesses and emotions?" I completely disagree. He is using the safety of the BB house to verbally abusive others without fear of retribution. Game play? Nope.
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Jeanne
Member
07-15-2005
| Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 6:01 pm
It depends on how you see "reality" tv. Truth or fiction?
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 6:01 pm
EM, the horse has long been dead. But Dick is still alive and well in the BB house. And has done nothing new to set the board afire today. This is still smoldering from days ago. Those of us who haven't been beating the horse absolutely do not necessarily agree with what Dick has said. But I have yet to see anyone actually prove TO ME that it's verbal abuse. I've watched the feeds. I've seen Jen's reaction. Which is, mostly, nonexistent until someone comes around to fan the flames (the mustard incident comes to mind; she was pretty lackadaisical about it until Amber and Kail started in on it).
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Jeanne
Member
07-15-2005
| Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 6:02 pm
So, he spent all these years trying to get on BB just so he could find an excuse to be "abusive" to women without fear of retribution? You've got to be kidding me.
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Cndeariso
Member
06-28-2004
| Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 6:02 pm
you are correct, cricket, dick saying it is only gameplay to me.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 6:02 pm
quote:So Dick is playing upon "their weaknesses and emotions?" I completely disagree. He is using the safety of the BB house to verbally abusive others without fear of retribution.
And you know this how? Has he ever said this? Are you actually in the house? How do you know he is "using the safety of the BB house"? This is simply your opinion, yes?
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Earthmother
Member
07-14-2002
| Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 6:04 pm
Earthmother ... I think for some, not seeing the behaviour as abusive = condoning. Well that would be there problem now wouldn't it? I don't condone getting a DUI, but I can't say that person is an alcoholic. I don't condone spanking kids, but I don't think ALL parents who do are abusive. I don't condone Jen wearing next to nothing, but I wouldn't call her a tart. Condoning or not condoning is not labeling..
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WoodpeckeŽ
Member
07-16-2002
| Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 6:05 pm
Yes, we post our opinions here. That is mine. And I'm positive he wouldn't get away with what he says if he was in a public setting. Like a bar, for example.
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Jeanne
Member
07-15-2005
| Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 6:06 pm
Earthmother .. believe me, I agree with you 100%. Great examples by the way.
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Jeanne
Member
07-15-2005
| Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 6:06 pm
But he isn't in a bar. And frankly, none of us know what rules he is operating under as none of us (that I know of) have actually seen the BB rules.
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Cndeariso
Member
06-28-2004
| Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 6:07 pm
WoodpeckeŽ Member 07-16-2002 Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 6:05 pm Yes, we post our opinions here. That is mine. And I'm positive he wouldn't get away with what he says if he was in a public setting. Like a bar, for example. on that note, woodpecker, we totally agree.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 6:07 pm
I think someone from TVCH needs to get on the show, once and for all, and put to rest all the "rules" issues.
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Hermione69
Member
07-24-2002
| Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 6:09 pm
I vote for C1Mag!
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 6:09 pm
I absolutely do NOT vote for that!
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Hermione69
Member
07-24-2002
| Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 6:10 pm
ROFL! Costa, are we on the same side in anything? Maybe Top Chef? 
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Lilviking
Member
07-19-2005
| Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 6:10 pm
I do not believe the bulk of Dick's behavior has any thing to do with his "gameplay". Sure, he may use some of it to intimidate others just before a competition, but the hard core stuff which so many viewers find unacceptable is simply who Dick is. With him, what you see is what you get.
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Earthmother
Member
07-14-2002
| Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 6:11 pm
If he had broken the rules he would be gone. Kail and Jen would have seen to it. He didn't, he went very close to the line in (teagate) but did not go over it. He has been told and obviously he listened. I like the in your face, but I don't condone the filth and the comments of harm. It's his game to win with this behavior or to lose with this behavior. I still think it's game.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 6:11 pm
LOL Hermi. More than you think! 
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WoodpeckeŽ
Member
07-16-2002
| Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 6:13 pm
By the way, Costacat. Just because I totally disagree with your take on Dick, it doesn't mean that I don't like you or think badly of you because of your stand. This is simply a differing of views. I hope people don't take these discussions too seriously.
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Cndeariso
Member
06-28-2004
| Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 6:15 pm
i don't take anything said in these discussions to heart or become offended by what others have to say. in fact, i have found this thread to be one of the most enlightening and refreshing of all the others in BB8. i'm glad this thread is here and welcome everyone's opinion whether it agrees with mine or not.
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WoodpeckeŽ
Member
07-16-2002
| Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 6:16 pm
"If he had broken the rules he would be gone. Kail and Jen would have seen to it." I guess if Dick dumped tea on Jen everyday, it would be OK under the rules. Or is it once a week? We need to know.
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Mssas
Member
08-04-2006
| Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 6:18 pm
I don't see his actions as game play either. IMO he didn't just learn to treat people like he's treating Jen. I am so glad she's not giving into this disgusting behavior of his. Sad thing is he thinks it's ok to do this...and knowing that all of America is seeing it to...just doesn't make sense for him to think this is "ok". He's made his bed and I hope they send him to sleep for a long long time. I don't want to see this guy in the sequester house. Hopefully they will get him out before they start going to the house.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 6:18 pm
Awww... Woody likes me! Thanks, though, for that. Some of the posts here seem pretty equivalent to verbal abuse. I know I'm in the minority, but it's nice to know we just agree to disagree!!!!
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